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BU13 EFP

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,519 mi
Last recorded106,519 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 EFP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 106,519 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 100,473 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 94,965 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 89,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive around filter cap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 89,586 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around filter cap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 78,309 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres slight cracking to tread

Fail 13 May 2022 78,306 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to rear section stud snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 May 2021 63,903 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 49,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 38,017 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 33,221 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 23,634 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 19,574 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

engine and under body covers fitted

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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BU13 EFP is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 63,601 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU13 EFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 13 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BU13 EFP registered?

BU13 EFP is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 June 2013.

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